Product Overview

The Honeywell MZ-SQLCL4 is a dedicated Microsoft SQL Server Runtime Client Access License (CAL) designed specifically for the Experion LX Distributed Control System (DCS) ecosystem. This software component serves as a regulatory and functional bridge within virtualized industrial architectures, enabling seamless communication between Server and Station nodes. Unlike standard commercial licenses, the MZ-SQLCL4 is optimized for the runtime environment of Experion LX, ensuring that database interactions remain compliant while supporting essential infrastructure services such as Hyper-V management, Active Directory synchronization, and DNS/DHCP protocols.

Core Specifications and Technical Attributes

System Integration and Industrial Deployment

The MZ-SQLCL4 is a mandatory prerequisite for facilities implementing platform virtualization under the EP03-700-100 specification. In modern DCS environments, this license allows for the abstraction of hardware from the operating system, which significantly improves maintenance cycles and system scalability.

• Virtualized Node Support: Provides the necessary legal and technical framework for virtualized Server and Station nodes to access SQL database services.

• Infrastructure Services: Facilitates the operation of Remote Desktop Services (RDS) for remote engineering and administration, as well as file/print sharing across the control network.

• Compliance Management: Ensures the distributed control environment meets Microsoft’s licensing requirements for third-party runtime applications embedded within Honeywell software.

• Operational Continuity: Specifically engineered to support the high-availability demands of industrial automation, preventing service interruptions related to credentialing or access permissions.